Hockey Coaches

St Margarets Anglican Girls School is one of Queenslands leading independent schools fostering in students confidence compassion academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

SPORT AT ST MARGARETS

St Margarets has a long proud history of women in sport and recognises the importance of sport in developing lifelong skills values and wellbeing. Our Coaches play a valuable role supporting students growth through the enhancement of skills and technique. Join a community where we value and foster active healthy lifestyles.

THE ROLE HOCKEY COACHES

St Margarets has a long history of participation in the QGSSSA hockey competition. The popularity of the sport has greatly increased over the years which has resulted in St Margarets becoming one of the most successful schools within the QGSSSA competition. This hockey season runs from June to September.

The hockey program is coordinated by Teacher Coordinators. Coaches lead two training sessions per week with fixtures to be held on Saturdays in Term 3 of the school year.

We are currently seeking Hockey Coaches for the 2025 hockey season:

Coaches - The role of coach is to deliver coaching sessions developed by the Lead Coach and which encourage students in skill and technique development. To view the position description please click here.

ABOUT YOU

You will be an experienced and qualified coach who has a proven ability to develop young Hockey players skills and instil a passion for the sport.

Essential requirements:

• All coaches are encouraged to have or be working towards a minimum Hockey Australia Level 1 Coaching accreditation. Hockey Australia Coaching accreditation or higher will be highly regarded.
• Previous coaching experience.
• Experience in playing hockey.
• A working with children blue card or exemption card.
• A current first aid and CPR certificate.

The role offers:

• Pathway to develop your coaching career.
• Opportunity to work with passionate people.
• Avenue to share your expertise and motivate students.
• The reward of seeing students succeed and achieve their goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to continue to develop your coaching resume and join a sporting community that inspires young women.

To Apply: Applications are to be addressed to the Principal and be received by midday Friday 1 August 2025.

Shortlisting and interviewing will be happening continually throughout the application period and candidates are encouraged to apply without delay. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Please note successful candidates will require a valid blue card prior to commencing employment at St Margarets. Candidates that do not currently hold a valid blue card are advised to apply for a blue card to ensure they are job ready.

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St Margarets supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety welfare and wellbeing of students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and the successful candidate must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to Student protection.